Category: Central America

Despite being thought by many to be an unsafe travel destination, and indeed somewhere that is still recovering from past scars, Central America is a fantastic place to visit. Think colourful towns, vibrant music, great food, amazing people and breathtaking scenery in a compact strip of tropical countries, and you’ve got wonderful Central America. And guess what: it’s really not as dangerous as the media makes out.

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a little bit obsessed with Guatemala. The people, the culture, the fact that they play music at 3am on random street corners… I left a bit of my heart in this nation, and I challenge you to go there and say otherwise. A lot…

Guatemala isn’t presented that well in the media. According to British newspapers, violent muggings happen all the time, and there’s apparently a huge homocide rate. It’s hard to imagine why, given these statistics, anyone would go to Guatemala. I was fully aware of this when I booked my flights in March…

Hiking in Latin America is an experience like no other. There’s so many different landscapes in this part of the world that it’s hard to pinpoint the best; whether you’re preparing for Patagonia or hiking to Machu Picchu, it’s safe to say that you’ll have an experience you’ll never forget. One…